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  The winter months see homeowners searching for ways to scrape away the snow and ice from their roofs. Rock salt is perhaps the most obvious choice in many situations, since one would use it for de-icing sidewalks or driveways. But is it really safe for the roof? Let’s examine the pros and cons of rock salt and rock salt shells with regards to other routes that are less harmful to the homeowner’s roof. How Rock Salt Works Rock salt (sodium chloride) reduces the freezing point of water, which inhibits ice from forming and melts snow. It’s widely used on roads, sidewalks, and driveways due to its cost-effectiveness. Yet, as effective as it is on horizontal surfaces, a salt roof situation can be quite different. Why Rock Salt Can Be Dangerous to Your Roof 1. Damage to Roofing Materials Rock salt is extremely corrosive. One pollution can damage shingles, metal flashings, and gutters, which will turn out to be very expensive if not monitored closely. Proper  roofing maintenance ...

  Snow in winter time looks wonderful, but it also brings along certain problems. One of these is the formation of ice dams.  These annoying ice buildups can cause severe damage to your house if they go untreated. Besides being a pain when it causes water retention, ice dams can create leaks within your home.  Thankfully, there are effective and safe treatments to remove roof ice and prevent future occurrences. This article depicts simple ways to help you deal with this problem. What are Ice Dams? Before starting to remove the ice dams, let’s take a moment to understand what exactly an ice dam is. Ice dams happen when warm air from your house melts snow on the roof, causing water to run down to the edge of the roof where it refreezes. This can form a thick layer, sometimes several inches high, of solid ice. The dam backs up the water and ultimately accrue damage that may, thereafter, occur inside the house because of leaks. Best Solutions to Remove Ice Dams 1. Employ a Ro...